Rome unveils museum showcasing ancient marble map in bid to boost tourism

admin 2024年4月20日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you enjoy visiting museums?
Are there particular aspects of ancient history or archaeology that interest you?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

happiness /HAP-ee-nis/

[noun] – the feeling of being happy
The children’s laughter filled the air, creating an atmosphere of pure happiness.

connect /kuh-NEKT/

[verb] – to join or establish a link between two or more things, creating a relationship or association
The newly constructed pedestrian bridge connects the residential area with the city’s vibrant cultural district.

beauty /BYOO-tee/

[noun] – the quality of being pleasing and attractive, especially to look at
The sunrise over the mountains showcased the breathtaking beauty of nature.

disappear /dis-uh-PEER/

[verb] – to cease to be visible or to go out of sight
The magician performed a trick, causing the coin to disappear from his hand.

ancient /EYN-shuhnt/

[adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time
The archaeologists discovered ancient ruins that revealed the history of a lost civilization.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

The Museum of the Forma Urbis in Rome has officially opened. It is in a new park near the famous Colosseum, and it is part of a plan to bring more visitors to the city. The mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, shared his happiness during the opening, saying the project wants to connect the city’s streets with its museums, making it easier for people to enjoy the beauty of Rome and learn about its past. The star of the show is the Forma Urbis, a special map made from marble a very long time ago. Even though parts of the map have disappeared over the years, about 10% of it has survived, including pieces that show famous places like the Colosseum. These surviving bits have not been displayed together since 1924. Now, in the museum, they are shown on a copy of an old map, helping people see how Rome looked in ancient times. The open-air park around the museum, on Caelian Hill, is making Rome even better, connecting important places from history, like the Imperial Forums, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and the Appia Antica region.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

The Museum of the Forma Urbis is situated in an indoor facility.
The Museum of the Forma Urbis has officially opened in Rome.
The museum displays the surviving pieces on the original ancient map.
The star of the show in the museum is the Forma Urbis, a special map made from marble a very long time ago.
The project aims to disconnect the city’s streets from its museums, making it challenging for people to enjoy the beauty of Rome and learn about its past.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

happiness

connect

beauty

disappear

ancient

The intricate artwork displayed the artist’s keen eye for capturing the __________ in everyday scenes.
Winning the championship brought overwhelming __________ to the team and its supporters.
The __________ traditions of storytelling have been passed down through generations.
The innovative transportation system aims to __________ various neighborhoods, providing easy access to essential services and recreational areas.
As the fog rolled in, the distant mountains began to __________ from view.